Disabling a System Password

Deleting or Changing an Existing System and/or Setup Password

Ensure that the Password Status is Unlocked (in the System Setup) before attempting to delete or change the existing System and/or Setup password. You cannot delete or change an existing System or Setup password, if the Password Status is Locked.

To enter the System Setup, press <F2> immediately after a power-on or reboot.

1.In the System BIOS or System Setup screen, select System Security and press <Enter>. The System Security screen is displayed.

2.In the System Security screen, verify that Password Status is Unlocked.

3.Select System Password, alter or delete the existing system password and press <Enter> or <Tab>.

4.Select Setup Password, alter or delete the existing setup password and press <Enter> or <Tab>.

NOTE: If you change the System and/or Setup password, re-enter the new password when promoted. If you delete the System and/or Setup password, confirm the deletion when promoted.

5.Press <Esc> and a message prompts you to save the changes.

6.Press <Y> to save the changes and exit from the System Setup. The computer reboots.

The system's software security features include a system password and a setup password. The password jumper disables any password(s) currently in use. There are 2–pins for the PSWD jumper.

NOTE: The password jumper is disabled by default.

1.Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Computer.

2.Remove the cover.

3.Identify the PSWD jumper on the system board. For identifying the PSWD jumper on the system board, see the System Board Components.

4.Remove the PSWD jumper from the system board.

NOTE: The existing passwords are not disabled (erased) until the computer boots without the jumper.

5.Install the cover.

NOTE: If you assign a new system and/or setup password with the PSWD jumper installed, the system disables the new password(s) the next time it boots.

6.Connect the computer to the electrical outlet and power-on the computer.

7.Power-off the computer and disconnect the power cable from the electrical outlet.

8.Remove the cover.

9.Replace the jumper on the pins.

10.Install the cover.

11.Follow the procedures in After Working Inside Your Computer.

12.Power-on the computer.

13.Go to the system setup, and assign a new system or setup password.